KM259618 - Clinical Support Worker

NHS Grampian; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service. The post is based in Fraserburgh with travel across Aberdeenshire.

You will support nursing staff and partner agencies in delivering Locality Access Points and improving access to treatment and recovery interventions. We value excellent communication and team-working skills, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Experience within alcohol and drug services, health or social care, or a similar setting.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of person-centred, recovery-focused care for people affected by alcohol and drug use.
• Support nursing staff and partner agencies in delivering Locality Access Points and improving timely access to treatment, practical support and recovery interventions.
• Contribute to improving engagement with services, reducing unplanned discharges and strengthening pathways with partner services.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team, you will support the delivery of person-centred, recovery-focused care for people affected by alcohol and drug use. The role will include supporting nursing staff and partner agencies in delivering Locality Access Points and improving timely access to treatment, practical support and recovery interventions.

You will contribute to improving engagement with services, reducing unplanned discharges, promoting positive recovery outcomes and strengthening pathways with partner services, including General Practice and Mental Health Services.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and team-working skills and relevant experience within alcohol and drug services, health or social care, or a similar setting. You should be committed to providing compassionate, respectful and high-quality care.

The post is primarily based in Fraserburgh, with travel throughout Aberdeenshire, If required according to service needs.

A full driving licence and access to appropriate transport, including a car or motorcycle, are essential.

Interviews will take place on 02 November 2026

Informal enquiries: Tallisa Mccrave, Team Leader 07483 368558 Tiamika Chidothe, Lead Nurse 07475 470929

• Please note this post may close early due to volume of applicants**

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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